C93 Warring Intentions

She held footsteps and a voice, it came from the other side of the shrub.

"She is very bold I tell you, walking around as though she belonged here."

Beth put her hand over her mouth. She did not know others would venture this far into the yard. She would quietly depart so as not to unwillingly eavesdrop.

"I am as stunned. Lady Carlisle? Quite the jest!" Beth went still